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The Independent Commission of Investigation has launched a probe into the incident.
20 Dec, 2025 0

'Pussman' killed in alleged shootout with police in Spanish Town

One of three men who allegedly fired at police in Spanish Town on Friday morning was fatally shot, and an illegal firearm was seized, the police have reported. The two other men reportedly escaped.…
Coach of Clarendon College, Devon Anderson (centre), holds aloft the Ben Francis Cup football trophy after his team defeated Cornwall College 2-1 at the National Stadium on December 20, 2025.
20 Dec, 2025 0

Clarendon College clinch 2025 Ben Francis Cup football title

Clarendon College are the champions of the 2025 ISSA Ben Francis Cup knockout football competition after defeating Cornwall College 2-1 in the final at the National Stadium on Saturday. Nayar…
St Elizabeth Technical High School celebrate with the daCosta Cup trophy after edging Glenmuir High School on penalties in the final at the National Stadium on December 20, 2025.
20 Dec, 2025 0

STETHS edge Glenmuir on penalties to lift daCosta Cup title

St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) captured the 2025 ISSA/WATA daCosta Cup rural schoolboy football crown after edging Glenmuir High 8-7 on penalties at the National Stadium on Saturday…
19 Dec, 2025 0

‘I still cry every night’

A senior police officer broke down in court last Friday after her son’s alleged killer raised a claim of self-defence, forcing sentencing to be aborted for the second time in five years. St Thomas…
St Patrice Ennis, president of the Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions.
19 Dec, 2025 0

Union leaders applaud move to make IDT awards digitally accessible

A prominent trade union leader has welcomed a recent move by the Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT) to publish its awards and related industrial relations resources on its website, describing the…
Hugh Grant (left), CEO of the Jamaica Public Service, and Energy Minister Daryl Vaz in discussion during the arrival of 117 linesmen from Canada at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, St James, on Wednesday.
19 Dec, 2025 0

More overseas linesmen arrive to boost electricity restoration

WESTERN BUREAU: There is a renewed sense of hope in western Jamaica following Wednesday’s arrival of 117 linemen from the Canadian company Graystone who are equipped with heavy-duty equipment to speed…
Marsha Coore Lobban, Jamaican high commissioner to Canada.
19 Dec, 2025 0

Solidarity across borders

When Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, devastating western sections of the island, it unleashed not only destruction but a powerful surge of global solidarity. Within hours…
From left: Direct Relief’s response manager Luis Rodriguez greets National Health Fund’s executive director Everton Anderson and Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton during the handing over of medical relief supplies valued at US$1 mil
19 Dec, 2025 0

Direct Relief, partners deliver over US$3m in medical supplies to Jamaica

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica has received more than US$3 million (J$486 million) in critical medical and humanitarian supplies over the past week as international partners intensify support for the…
Americares Field Clinic team leader, John O’ Rourke (left), and Adwayne Beckford, parish manager for Hanover Health Services, view aspects of the field clinic facilities, which will be donated to the Ministry of Health and Wellness for future use.
19 Dec, 2025 0

Sombre farewell as Americares ends life-saving mission in Hanover

WESTERN BUREAU: The atmosphere at the Chester Castle Health Clinic in Hanover was sombre on Thursday as the Americares Field Clinic and its team of volunteers concluded their tour of duty, bringing to…